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2025 French MotoGP: Johann Zarco wins dramatic flag-to-flag Le Mans race
LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco won a thrilling flag-to-flag race at the MotoGP French Grand Prix, breaking HRC’s two-year win drought and halting Ducati’s unbeaten streak.
Heavy rainfall before the race prompted all riders to switch to wet tires before the start, causing a delay.
Zarco’s decision to stick with wet tires paid off after a collision on the first lap and changing weather conditions forced others to switch tires multiple times.
Zarco took the lead on lap eight and dominated the race, crossing the finish line almost 20 seconds ahead of Marc Marquez for his second MotoGP win.
This victory ended Ducati’s 22-race winning streak and marked Honda’s first win since 2023, boosting Marc Marquez’s championship lead.
The race was full of incidents, including crashes by top contenders like Alex Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, and Fabio Quartararo, with Zarco emerging as the deserving winner of a unforgettable home victory.
